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Fans of Amy Poehler will relish delving deeper into her life. However, even they may be surprising amount of filler and hollow stories in “Yes Please.”

“Japanese Gothic” creates an eerie atmosphere through its tension-building, but its plot, characters, and tone are disjointed and inconsistent.

While there are definitely times the plot throws everything at you to see what sticks, “I’ll Kill Your Imaginary for $200” is an amusing and pulpy ride.

”Sourwood” doubles down on the haunted house formula while Frankenstein-ing its own monster with a delightful, gory, results.

Uketsu takes their murder mystery puzzle novels concept to new heights with the intriguing “Strange Buildings.” However, the expanded scope feels more cumbersome compared to its predecessors.

“Grace” doesn’t have a particularly innovative story and occasionally falters in maintaining a coherent narrative. However, for those seeking a straightforward read that can dial up the tension, “Grace” is great choice.

While the early stories attempt to intrigue with a unique cosmic horror concept, the already tedious pace of “The King in Yellow” becomes a slog once Chambers abandons the concept midway through. Worse, the romantic stories that replace the horror elements are uninspired, even for the year 1895.